Festival
Diwali
దీపావళి
📅 November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Diwali (Deepavali) — the Festival of Lights — is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival, symbolising the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Significance
Diwali marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana. The lighting of diyas represents the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. It is also associated with Goddess Lakshmi's blessings of wealth and prosperity.
Panchangam details for Sunday, November 8, 2026:
🔭 Source: Prokerala API · Hyderabad (IST)Telugu Year
Season
Hemanta Rutuvu (హేమంత ఋతువు) - Pre-Winter Season
Month
Kartika Maasam (కార్తీక మాసం)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha (కృష్ణ పక్షం)
Tithi
Amavasya (అమావాస్య) — Lakshmi Puja night
Tithi Start Time
11:28 AM IST (Nov 8) — ends 12:32 PM IST (Nov 9)
Nakshatra ⭐
Swati (స్వాతి)
Yoga 🧘
Ayushman (ఆయుష్మాన్)
Karana 🌓
Chatushpada (చతుష్పాద) from 11:28 AM
Sunrise 🌅
6:21 AM IST
Sunset 🌇
5:38 PM IST
Brahma Muhurtham
4:44 AM – 5:32 AM IST
Amrutha Gadhiyalu
Durmuhurtham
Traditions & Practices
Lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles in homes and temples
Lakshmi Puja — worshipping the Goddess of wealth on Amavasya night
Rangoli — decorating entrances with colourful patterns
Fireworks and sparklers (eco-friendly celebrations encouraged)
Exchanging sweets and gifts with family and friends
Dhanteras — purchasing gold and utensils two days before Diwali
Bhai Dooj — celebrating the bond between siblings
Deepavali Subhakankshalu! (దీపావళి శుభాకాంక్షలు!)
Wishing you and your family a blessed Diwali!